Wofford vs Tennessee March Madness Prediction: Can #15 Terriers Upset #2 Vols?
The #2 Tennessee Volunteers (27-7) face the #15 Wofford Terriers (19-15) in the Midwest Regional first round at Rupp Arena. Despite recent #15 seeds upsetting #2 seeds in three of the last four tournaments, Tennessee is heavily favored to advance.
Two Syracuse basketball players in uniform
Key Matchup Factors:
- Tennessee leads nation in 3-point defense
- Vols hold opponents to 38% shooting (2nd nationally)
- Wofford shoots high volume of 3s but struggles at free throws (66.1%)
- Tennessee averages 74.7 PPG while allowing 63.0 PPG
- Wofford lacks defensive answers for Chaz Lanier and Igo Milicic
Latest Betting Odds:
- Spread: Tennessee -18.5 (FanDuel)
- Total: 133.5 (FanDuel)
- Moneyline: Tennessee -2000 (Caesars), Wofford +1400 (FanDuel)
Recent Trends:
- Wofford: 4-1 ATS last 5 games
- Tennessee: 2-5 ATS last 7 games
- Both teams trending OVER (Wofford 5/6, Tennessee 4/5)
Prediction: Tennessee's superior size and elite defense should overwhelm Wofford. The Volunteers' stifling perimeter defense will neutralize Wofford's 3-point shooting, while their offensive weapons prove too much to handle. Expect Tennessee to cover by halftime.
Best Bets:
- Tennessee -18.5
- Over 133.5
Wofford's Kyler Filewich with the underhand free throw shots!! pic.twitter.com/2jRvGn33u4
What a tough big-time shot from Chaz Lanier. He comes off a Cade Phillips pindown and drills the contested jumper. #Vols pic.twitter.com/t6c2F7Z8am
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